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#2021 Georgia Elections

Georgia’s Ministry of Defence sues former Minister and media magnate

The Defence Ministry is seeking compensation from ex-Defence Minister David Kezerashvili who is also the majority owner of the Formula television channel.

Georgia’s Ministry of Defence sues former Minister and media magnate

The Defence Ministry is seeking compensation from ex-Defence Minister David Kezerashvili who is also the majority owner of the Formula television channel.

‘See you in Tbilisi!’:  Saakashvili sets the stage for election night confrontation

Former President Mikheil Saakashvili has vowed to fly back on the night of local elections, where the government have promised to arrest him.

‘See you in Tbilisi!’:  Saakashvili sets the stage for election night confrontation

Former President Mikheil Saakashvili has vowed to fly back on the night of local elections, where the government have promised to arrest him.

‘Disinformation and hate speech’: Georgia’s election commission goes to war with the press

The CEC has come under increasing criticism from the media and civil society groups since last October’s Parliamentary elections.

‘Disinformation and hate speech’: Georgia’s election commission goes to war with the press

The CEC has come under increasing criticism from the media and civil society groups since last October’s Parliamentary elections.

Datablog | Georgia’s COVID-19 cases exploded due to the 2020 parliamentary elections

New analysis suggests that the 2020 parliamentary elections led to a massive rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths in Georgia. 

Datablog | Georgia’s COVID-19 cases exploded due to the 2020 parliamentary elections

By Givi Silagadze

New analysis suggests that the 2020 parliamentary elections led to a massive rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths in Georgia. 

Leaked ‘kompromat’ against the clergy rocks Georgia

A former security officer has allegedly leaked a massive cache of surveillance files, including details on clergy from the Georgian Orthodox Church. 

Leaked ‘kompromat’ against the clergy rocks Georgia

A former security officer has allegedly leaked a massive cache of surveillance files, including details on clergy from the Georgian Orthodox Church. 

Cherokee, Gorky, and Mamluk — Georgian Dream candidates accused of being security services assets

The Georgian Dream mayoral candidates for 23 municipalities were allegedly recruited as informants or are former security officials.

Cherokee, Gorky, and Mamluk — Georgian Dream candidates accused of being security services assets

The Georgian Dream mayoral candidates for 23 municipalities were allegedly recruited as informants or are former security officials.

Datablog | With local elections coming, what matters to the public?

New survey data shows that 51% of voters identify most closely with no party in particular. 

Datablog | With local elections coming, what matters to the public?

By Dustin Gilbreath

New survey data shows that 51% of voters identify most closely with no party in particular. 

Georgia’s embattled election head resigns

Tamar Zhvania’s resignation has been among the primary demands by the opposition ahead of local elections.

Georgia’s embattled election head resigns

Tamar Zhvania’s resignation has been among the primary demands by the opposition ahead of local elections.

Dispute over electoral reforms heats up as Georgian election looms

The dispute comes ahead of crucial local elections, the result of which will determine if snap parliamentary elections follow in 2022.

Dispute over electoral reforms heats up as Georgian election looms

The dispute comes ahead of crucial local elections, the result of which will determine if snap parliamentary elections follow in 2022.

Ex-PM Giorgi Gakharia vows to tackle corruption and nepotism with new party

Just 100 days after resigning as Prime Minister, Georgia’s ‘most popular politician’ launches his own party.

Ex-PM Giorgi Gakharia vows to tackle corruption and nepotism with new party

Just 100 days after resigning as Prime Minister, Georgia’s ‘most popular politician’ launches his own party.